K-4
K-4 School Counseling Program
The elementary school counseling program focuses on the implementation of a comprehensive, developmental model that addresses the academic, social/emotional, and career needs of students. Counselors work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents to provide services ranging from prevention to crisis management. Counselors are specially trained to provide a variety of services including classroom lessons, individual and group counseling, consultation, as well as appropriate referral services. The counselors strive to promote and maintain a highly approachable, visible, and supportive role within the school community.
Scope and Sequence
Kindergarten
Academic Development
- Ø Problem Solving
- Ø Appropriate Classroom Behaviors
Social/Emotional Development
- Ø Feelings
- Ø Empathy
- Ø Coping Skills
Career Development
- Ø Decision Making
- Ø Responsibility for Choices
1st Grade
Academic Development
- Ø Problem Solving
- Ø Appropriate School Behaviors
Social/Emotional Development
- Ø Feelings
- Ø Empathy
- Ø Coping Skills
- Ø Appreciation for Differences
Career Development
- Ø Decision Making
- Ø Responsibility and Consequences for Choices
- Ø Body Language
- Ø Cooperation
2nd Grade
Academic Development
- Ø Brainstorming
- Ø Problem Solving
- Ø Active Listening
Social/Emotional Development
- Ø Empathy/Differences
- Ø “I” Messages
- Ø Apologizing
- Ø Coping Skills
- Ø Compromise
Career Development
- Ø Responsibility and Consequences for Choices
- Ø Assertiveness
- Ø Teamwork
3rd Grade
Academic Development
- Ø Problem Solving
- Ø Active Listening
Social/Emotional Development
- Ø Empathy/Differences
- Ø “I” Messages
- Ø Coping Skills
- Ø Compromise
- Ø Bullying
Career Development
- Ø Assertiveness
- Ø Teamwork
- Ø Career Awareness
4th Grade
Academic Development
- Ø Responsibility
- Ø Goal Setting
- Ø Organizational Skills
Social/Emotional Development
- Ø Conflict Resolution
- Ø Communication Skills
- Ø Forming Friendships
- Ø Steps to Joining a Group
- Ø Recognizing, Refusing, and Reporting Bullying
- Ø Coping Skills
- Ø Transitions
Career Development
- Ø Assertiveness
- Ø Teamwork
- Ø Career Awareness
Student Outcomes and Competencies
Academic Development
- o Learn how to be an active listener
- o Practice making good choices
- o Demonstrate appropriate classroom behavior skills
- o Learn how to prioritize and set goals
- o Introduce time management, organizational and study skills
Social/Emotional Development
- o Recognize and express personal feelings
- o Recognize and show empathy for the feeling of others
- o Identify strategies for coping with their feelings
- o Learn to value and appreciate strengths
- o Use good manners when interacting with others
- o Understand the importance of playing fair and being a good sport
- o Practice skills for making and keeping friendships
- o Develop an appreciation for the similarities and differences in people
- o Learn to demonstrate positive strategies for conflict resolution
- o Learn to recognize, refuse, and report bullying behavior
Career Development
- o Brainstorm and evaluate possible choices when making decisions and solving problems
- o Accept responsibly for choices
- o Develop awareness of possible career opportunities
- o Communicate feelings using competent body language